The military rulers of Burkina Faso and Mali on Monday, warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), that any military intervention in Niger Republic to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a “declaration of war” against their two countries.
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Jigawa Technical Facilitator on Immunization, Usman Binyaminu, has said that at least 22,000 persons have so far been vaccinated against yellow fever in Malammadori local government area of the state.
ASHENEWS reports that Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has condoled the family of late former Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, and President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Sunday Mbang, in Akwa Ibom state.
The new military rulers of Niger, who took over government in a coup last week, have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said on Monday.
ASHENEWS reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Ajuri Ngelale as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs, said it recovered 130 illegal weapons in the state and other areas of its joint operation.
For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. Instead, it was being funnelled into the deep pockets and lavish bank accounts of a select group of individuals.
The Niger Republic military officers who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, have warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) to steer clear of the internal affairs of the country, and against any military intervention.
The Kaduna state government, on Monday, unveiled a health care financing policy and strategy document, as part of efforts to improve health care service delivery in the state.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Chairmen’s Forum has elected AGN Chairman, Enugu State, Brown Ene, as the new chairman of the forum.